Press

"Unashamedly OTT, catwalk-ready personal butlers wear sharp-shouldered violet suits and Taylor Howes’ interiors – spanning punk rock, vintage gothic and modern psychedelia in style – are a riot. Spread across 16 buildings; some go heavy on black and burgundy, with neon signs, oxblood Rorschach-style wallpaper, more fringing than you’d find backstage at a burlesque show, Void Acoustics speakers, rolltop tubs and onyx-tiled bathrooms."

"Amazing rooms... The mantra was “no half-measures”, and it’s unconventional. It’s a dimly lit boudoir with black leather floors, Timorous Beasties wallpaper, a black leather upholstered bed and a wardrobe that looks like a Catholic confessional. It’s only 4pm, but Freddy fixes me a French martini — vodka, Chambord raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice."

"Sensory overload in the best way. The décor, best described as goth grandeur – with black leather floors, oversized roll-top bathtubs (ideal for filling with ice and champagne, apparently), sculpted fireplaces and vintage furniture. In case you hadn’t guessed, Chateau Denmark is different from most London properties – arrive with an open mind and a sense of fun."

"...with punk rock echoing through the buildings and reverberating from the street’s famous musical past (with an after-shudder still humming across the Grade II listed building’s single-glazed windows). So, what sets Chateau Denmark apart from the crowd? Almost everything."

"Several of the buildings which make up the Chateau Denmark are veritably drenched in rock and pop history. Maybe the best fact of all is that the Rolling Stones (who are celebrating their sixtieth anniversary this year) recorded their eponymous debut LP in one of these buildings."

"When it opens, the 55 rooms of Chateau Denmark will be housed in some of (Denmark Street's) most famous buildings - including the one where David Bowie signed his first contract, and where Elton John and Jimi Hendrix rehearsed - and will have access to recording studios and concert spaces."

"...there was no way we could leave this one out; this is no ordinary hotel; for all the best reasons. Needless to say, it’ll stand proudly on London’s Denmark Street and its 55 session rooms and apartments will be set over 16 buildings, featuring four distinct narratives."

"Chateau Denmark is making good on its intent to shake up London's identikit hotel scene of velvet sofas and lobbies scented with artisan coffee. Instead, it'll mix grit, glam and a bit of faded rock 'n' roll."

"...Vintage Gothic, which presents dramatic intrigue and charm, as well as Timeless Grandeur, offering an opulent Victorian-era aesthetic. Elsewhere, Modern Psychedelia brings ‘60s and ‘70s London to life through texture, finish and palette, while Punk Now is a modern interpretation of the anti-establishment movement."

"Chateau Denmark balances striking architectural detail, rich cultural heritage and modern craftsmanship across 16 characterful buildings in and around Denmark Street."